Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
About Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a small village primary in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, currently operating very close to its capacity of 105 pupils with 102 on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent catchment, with just 8.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 26 applications for 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.73, and all 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, likely drawn by its Church of England character and its reputation in the area. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 43 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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